A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows consumer electronics (CE) are now the fastest-declining portion of the U.S. municipal solid waste stream, evidence that the environmental footprint of the CE industry is shrinking as products become lighter and less material-intensive. “This report marks a true milestone moment for the CE industry’s impact on the environment,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. Full Release

Jun 18, 2015

CEA Praises House Passage of TPA, Encourages Senate Support for Innovation

The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, in response to today’s House passage of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation: “We are thrilled the House today again voted for TPA. This vote is a huge step with the Administration and for a nation which rejects isolationism and protectionism." Full Release

Jun 18, 2015

CEA Applauds Reintroduction of Wireless Innovation Act

The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding the reintroduction of the Wireless Innovation Act by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Ron Johnson (R-WI): “The Wireless Innovation Act is an important step to ensure our commercial supply of spectrum can meet consumer demand, and we commend Senators Rubio, Wicker, Ayotte, Gardner and Johnson for continuing to champion such a forward-looking approach." Full Release

The following statement is attributed to Douglas Johnson, vice president, technology policy, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding today’s House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing entitled, Drones: The Next Generation of Commerce?: “We thank the committee for recognizing the remarkable potential UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) have to help grow our nation’s innovation economy and create new jobs." Full Release

Jun 12, 2015

CEA: House Action on Trade Incomplete and Disappointing

If TAA vote isn’t reversed, failure to pass TPA would hurt U.S. competitiveness

The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, in response to the House’s failure to pass Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) package legislation today: “We are pleased the House passed Trade Promotion Authority, as the U.S. must be able to negotiate trade agreements in order to stay competitive in the world market." Full Release

Jun 11, 2015

CEA Applauds House Judiciary Committee Passage of Innovation Act

The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding the House Judiciary Committee’s passage of the Innovation Act of 2015: “We commend the Judiciary Committee for crafting a comprehensive bill addressing patent litigation abuse and passing it by a strong, bipartisan 24-8 vote. This balanced, common-sense legislation closes the legal loopholes used by patent trolls—individuals and companies that don’t invent or manufacture, but simply abuse our patent system to extort American innovators." Full Release

Patent reform bill curbs trolls’ legalized extortion and saves the U.S. economy $80 billion a year
The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding the Senate Judiciary Committee’s passage of the Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship (PATENT) Act of 2015, sponsored by Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Ranking Member Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX), Charles Schumer (D-NY), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Lee (R-UT): “We want to thank Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Leahy, and Senators Cornyn, Schumer, Hatch, Klobuchar and Lee for delivering a comprehensive, bipartisan bill and successfully leading its passage through their committee." Full Release

Jun 02, 2015

CEA Praises Senate Passage of USA FREEDOM Act

The following statement is attributed to Michael Petricone, senior vice president of government and regulatory affairs, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding the U.S. Senate’s passage of H.R. 2048, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring (USA FREEDOM) Act of 2015: “We welcome this important reform to U.S. intelligence gathering which takes critical steps to increase transparency and restore trust in American businesses, all while maintaining our commitment to preserving our national security." Full Release